Ryerson offers regular women’s self defence programs, and recently offered one for men in November: Rape Aggression and Defence Systems. Check out this video to see how the program teaches men to defend themselves and feel safer on the downtown campus. Continue reading RAD empowers men through self defence

Ryerson University students continue to challenge the implementation of the new RU Pass on campus. Some students say they were not fully aware of the opt-out options regarding the pass due to the way the Ryerson Students’ Union advertised the referendum. Students also say the RSU needed to clarify the opt-out information brought up in emails. As a result, some are calling for a re-vote … Continue reading Ryerson students challenging the RU Pass

After a university-wide referendum in October, students voted in favour of the U-Pass. The U-Pass will be for all full-time students to use the TTC at a discounted rate, starting in September 2019, and will be rebranded the “RU-Pass”. Many students are excited about the discount, but others who don’t use the TTC enough to benefit from the pass say it’s unfair. RUtv News reporter … Continue reading Students have strong feelings about the new RU Pass

The Toronto municipal election is taking place today. In the running are incumbent mayor John Tory, Jennifer Keesmaat, Sarah Climenhaga, Saron Gebresellassi and Faith Goldy. Youth voter turnout is expected to be low. Find out students’ thoughts on voting and hear from Jennifer Keesmaat on why the youth vote is important. Continue reading Young Voters and the Toronto Municipal Election

(By: Ally Yacapin) Weed is now legal in Canada. The use, cultivation, and sale of recreational cannabis has been officially legalized across the country as of Oct. 17, 2018. There are now federal laws in place dictating how cannabis can be used, how much is too much to consume, who can buy and consume cannabis and where to legally use it. Ryerson students, however, have limitations … Continue reading Weed on campus: What you need to know